Magnetic paintbrush or tool holder

Abstract

A tool holder includes a body having a posterior arm with a first longitudinal axis extending from a posterior arm proximal portion to a posterior arm distal end. The body includes an anterior arm having a second longitudinal axis extending from an anterior arm proximal portion to an anterior arm distal end. The anterior arm proximal portion includes an anterior arm offset portion having a third longitudinal axis that intersects the first longitudinal axis at or below a midpoint of the posterior arm. The body also includes a u-shaped portion joining the posterior arm distal end and the anterior arm distal end. At least one magnet is positioned on the anterior arm to connect to a paintbrush or other tool.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A holder for a paintbrush comprising:
 a body, comprising:
 a posterior arm having a first longitudinal axis extending from a posterior arm proximal portion to a posterior arm distal end; 
 an anterior arm having a second longitudinal axis extending from an anterior arm proximal portion to an anterior arm distal end, the anterior arm proximal portion including an anterior arm offset portion having a third longitudinal axis that intersects the first longitudinal axis at or below a midpoint of the posterior arm; 
 a u-shaped portion joining the posterior arm distal end and the anterior arm distal end; and 
 at least one magnet positioned on the anterior arm. 
 
 
     
     
       2. The holder for a paintbrush of  claim 1  further comprising:
 a removable cap configured to cover the at least one magnet. 
 
     
     
       3. The holder for a paintbrush of  claim 1 , wherein the posterior arm proximal portion includes a posterior arm offset portion having a fourth longitudinal axis offset from the first longitudinal axis. 
     
     
       4. The holder for a paintbrush of  claim 1 , wherein the body comprises metal, polymer, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
       5. The holder for a paintbrush of  claim 1 , wherein a length of the posterior arm from the posterior arm proximal portion to the posterior arm distal end is longer than a length of the anterior arm from the anterior arm proximal portion to the anterior arm distal end. 
     
     
       6. The holder for a paintbrush of  claim 1 , wherein a length of the posterior arm from the posterior arm proximal portion to the posterior arm distal end is substantially the same as the length of the anterior arm from the anterior arm proximal portion to the anterior arm distal end. 
     
     
       7. The holder for a paintbrush of  claim 1 , wherein the anterior arm proximal portion is configured to abut the posterior arm at or below the midpoint of the posterior arm. 
     
     
       8. The holder for a paintbrush of  claim 1 , wherein the body is rigid. 
     
     
       9. The holder for a paintbrush of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one magnet is positioned at or above a midpoint of the anterior arm. 
     
     
       10. A tool holder comprising:
 a body, comprising:
 a posterior arm having a posterior arm distal end and at least one bend; 
 an anterior arm having a longitudinal axis extending from an anterior arm proximal portion to an anterior arm distal end, the anterior arm proximal portion including an anterior arm offset portion having a second longitudinal axis that is offset from the first longitudinal axis; 
 a u-shaped portion joining the posterior arm distal end and the anterior arm distal end; and 
 at least one magnet positioned on the anterior arm between a midpoint of the anterior arm and the anterior arm distal end. 
 
 
     
     
       11. The tool holder of  claim 10  further comprising:
 a cap configured to cover the at least one magnet. 
 
     
     
       12. The tool holder of  claim 10 , wherein the body comprises metal, polymer, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
       13. The tool holder of  claim 10 , wherein the anterior arm proximal portion is configured to abut the posterior arm at or below a midpoint of the posterior arm. 
     
     
       14. The tool holder of  claim 10 , wherein the body is rigid. 
     
     
       15. The tool holder of  claim 10 , wherein the at least one magnet comprises a first and second magnet. 
     
     
       16. The tool holder of  claim 10 , wherein the at least one bend includes a first bend, a second bend, and a third bend forming a recurve portion of the posterior arm. 
     
     
       17. The tool holder of  claim 10 , wherein a length of the posterior arm from the posterior arm distal end to a posterior arm proximal end is longer than a length of the anterior arm from the anterior arm distal end to the anterior arm proximal portion. 
     
     
       18. The tool holder of  claim 10 , wherein a length of the posterior arm from the posterior arm distal end to a posterior arm proximal end is substantially the same as a length of the anterior arm from the anterior arm distal end to the anterior arm proximal portion. 
     
     
       19. The tool holder of  claim 10 , wherein the body is flexible. 
     
     
       20. The tool holder of  claim 10 , wherein the posterior arm includes a proximal portion configured to pry open a paint can.